Instruments & Bows

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Selection of Instruments and Bows

The breadth, depth and quality of our inventory allows us to serve the needs of a wide variety of musicians, from the serious young student to the skilled amateur to the most discriminating professional player. Each of our violins, violas, cellos and bows is hand-selected by Claire Givens and Andrew Dipper, who travel internationally to find instruments and bows. Givens Violins goes to great lengths to ensure that every instrument and bow we sell is in top condition. For each instrument we examine the measurements, quality of wood, quality of varnish, graduations and neck angle. Instruments must meet specific, unique criteria concerning quality of craftsmanship, tone and playability. We stand behind all of our instruments and bows so that our customers can feel confident purchasing an instrument or bow from us.

We carry an outstanding selection of instruments in many price ranges. For the very finest instruments and also have the capacity to search for the finest instruments and bows to meet a player's unique needs and desires. We have found for various professionals a beautiful Joseph Gagliano violin in the most pristine condition and the "Lark" Stradivari violin of 1698 among others. In addition to modern instruments, we offer Baroque and transitional instruments and bows from Dipper Restorations.

Accessories

We carry a wide variety of accessories including strings, mutes, shoulder rests, chin rests, metronomes, music stands and more. Our strings are priced competitively with the internet. Accessories are easily shipped upon request. We carry the cases of Bam, Bobelock, Cavallaro, Cushy, FEL, Gewa, Hiscox, Meisel, Musafia*, Riboni and Weber. Cases are discounted 30% with the purchase of an instrument and bow. Case covers are available from Cavallero, Cushy, Mooradian and Reunion Blues.

*Authorized Musafia Dealer